Comtech Q1 Results Anticipate Higher Government Sales for 2014
Comtech Telecommunications managed to maintain investor confidence with the release of its first quarter fiscal year 2014 results. The company reported a decrease in revenues but an increase in fiscal 2014 guidance. Revenues for the first quarter were $83.4… READ MORE »
US Air Force Increases GPS 3 Satellite Purchases from Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin more than $200 million in contract options to complete production of its fifth and sixth next-generation Global Positioning System satellites, known… READ MORE »
Astrium to Provide Arianespace with 18 Additional Ariane 5 ECA Launchers
Astrium and Arianespace have signed a contract worth more than $2.75 billion for the supply of 18 additional Ariane 5 ECA launchers. The contract follows on from the framework agreement signed with Arianespace on Sept. 17, 2013, which enabled Astrium and its industrial partners to begin work on manufacturing… READ MORE »
SSL Selected to Build New AsiaSat Replacement Satellite
Space Systems/Loral (SSL) and AsiaSat signed a construction agreement for AsiaSat 9, the replacement satellite for AsiaSat 4. The new satellite will be used for television broadcast, private networks and broadband services across the Asia Pacific. Designed to… READ MORE »
The December edition of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we offer you an exclusive look back at 2013, with a focus on successful companies and next generation strategies in progress. We also work to uncover the unique balancing act between bandwidth needs and efficiency for the U.S. DOD. And in the emerging market of Russia, we take you to Dubna where top executives gathered at SatComRus for an in-depth discussion on the industry. Read it now!
MACOM Begins Offering New Low Noise Broadband Amplifier
M/A-COM Technology Solutions (MACOM) has announced a new 5V RF Low Noise Amplifier ideally suited for 50-2700 MHz cable, terrestrial and satellite applications. “The MAAM-011117 has been designed specifically for customers requiring a highly linear, low noise, amplifier solution that covers DVT-T, -C and -S bands,” said… READ MORE »
Arianespace to Launch SGDC Satellite for Brazil in 2016
Arianespace and Visiona Tecnologia Espacial have signed a launch contract for the next Brazilian government satellite, the Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite (SGDC). The satellite will be launched in 2016 using an Ariane 5… READ MORE »
